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Episode 108 - It's Heating Up in Texas! with Dr. Varekojis and Dr. Vines

Send us Fan Mail The future of the Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist (APRT) is brighter than ever! This week on RT Sidebar , Mindy, JJ, and Matty P welcome Drs. Sarah Varekojis and David Vines for an inspiring conversation about carrying the APRT vision forward and what it will take to continue advancing the profession. From leadership and advocacy to education and expanding opportunities…

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Episode 107 - Terri Miller, HOSA, and Students @ Summer Forum

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ RT Sidebar Show Notes Terri Miller returns to RT Sidebar for an inspiring conversation about building the future of respiratory care. From the incredible impact of HOSA in introducing students to healthcare careers to innovative strategies for recruiting and mentoring the next generation of respiratory therapists, Terri shares why investing in students today is essential for…

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Episode 106 - RTSB & LGE with Dr. JB

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ RT Sidebar Show Notes Live from the California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC) , the Let's Get Ethical crew joins Mindy Conklin and Matty P for another lively conversation—this time with special guest, the one and only Dr. JB . From thought-provoking ethical dilemmas to leadership, clinical practice, and plenty of laughs along the way, this episode is packed with the…

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Episode 105 - Mayo Part 2

Send us Fan Mail When I look at the Mayo Clinic situation, one question keeps coming to mind: Was this truly a financial decision, a staffing decision, or something else entirely? I don't have the answer. But I do think it's a conversation worth having. Check out part 2 of RT Sidebar. #Stay Tuned #RespiratoryTherapy #RTSidebar #HealthcareLeadership #CriticalCare #HealthcareWorkforce

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Episode 104 - Mayo Part 1

Send us Fan Mail This wasn't an episode I expected to record. When news broke that Mayo Clinic would be removing overnight bedside respiratory therapists from several facilities, I had an emotional reaction. I'll admit it. As someone who has spent years advocating for respiratory therapy, it felt personal. But after sitting with it, I realized what bothered me most wasn't the decision itself. It…

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Episode 103 - Girl talk!

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of # RT Sidebar , @Mindy Conklin sits down with good Barfly friends Allie and Amanda for a conversation that goes everywhere—in the best way possible. From leadership and clinical practice to career journeys, life lessons, and plenty of laughs, nothing is off limits when these three get together. It’s honest, fun, insightful, and exactly the kind of conversation…

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Episode 102 - Hanging Out with the Crew

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ RT Sidebar – Episode 102 Sometimes the best episodes are just friends hanging out and talking RT. In Episode 102, Mindy, JJ, and Matty P sit down together for an honest conversation about respiratory therapy, their careers, the highlights, the lowlights, and the moments that shaped who they are today. From laughs to lessons learned, this episode gives listeners a more personal…

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Episode 101 - Open Mic Night at MSRC

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ RT Sidebar – Episode 101: The Q&A Continues The conversation isn’t over… it’s just getting started. Episode 101 brings you Part Two from our 100th episode celebration at the Montana Society for Respiratory Care —a live Q&A session with JJ, Mindy, and Matty P. Real questions, real answers, and the kind of unfiltered discussion you’ve come to expect from RT Sidebar . If you…

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Episode 100 - It's Finally Here

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ RT Sidebar – Episode 100 🎉 100 episodes. Countless conversations. One incredible community. From bedside insights to big-picture debates, RT Sidebar has been all about elevating respiratory care—and we’re just getting started. This milestone episode is a celebration of the journey, the guests, and the Barflies who made it all possible. Join us for Episode 100 as we reflect,…

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Episode 99 - Update on APRT & Compact with Mindy

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of RT Sidebar , America's RT Sweetheart Mindy Conklin and Matty P dive into the evolution of the APRT and the growing momentum behind compact licensure in respiratory care. From expanding scope of practice to increasing mobility for therapists, they tell you everything you need to know! Plus, the countdown is on—Episode 100 is right around the corner. Don’t miss…

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